Pair of iron spurs, British (c 1770-1815)

Title	Pair of iron spurs
Nationality	British
Period	c 1770-1815

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These are heavy duty military/hunting examples in polished iron. As the 19th century wore on, the shanks got shorter and tended to lose their sepentine shape. The buckle was normally worn on the outside instep of the boot, secured by a leather strap or small chain under the instep, with another one running over it.

These are in reasonable shape, having been carefully hand cleaned. There is still extensive evidence of old corrosion visible. They were probably made in Birmingham, London or Sheffield, at that time the main centres for horse furniture production, in England at any rate.

The depth of the spur (from the inside heel to the front of the spur) is 8.2 cm and the width is 8 cm, one slightly smaller than the other.

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[Horse Furniture : Spurs : British : 18th Century]

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